Intellectual Property Protection in Cyber Space

Paper Code: 
CLC 331
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To make the students aware about the concept of intellectual property rights in cyberspace and issues involved in it. 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Intellectual Property in Cyberspace

Basic concept, Copyright and Trademark – concept, meaning, registration, infringement and remedies.

Domain Names : meaning, types, Disputes and resolution . 

12.00
Unit II: 
Linking, Inclining & Framing

Concept, meaning, liability in Linking, Inning and Indian Law, Legality in Framing under Indian Law

12.00
Unit III: 
Webcasting

Concept, emergence, content distribution on internet, difference in Broadcasting & webcasting, Legal protection in webcasting

12.00
Unit IV: 
Liability of Internet Service providers

Role and liability of ISP

Digital Rights management : meaning purpose and elements, legal protection against circumvention, conflict and future of DRM

12.00
Unit V: 
Protection of Databases

Meaning of database, protection of database through IPR laws and other legal tools to protect databases. 

Essential Readings: 
  • Turban, Rainer, Potter., Introduction to Information Technology, John Wiely and Sons, Inc,
  • Lessig L., Code and Other Laws of Cyber Space, Basic Books, New Delhi.
  • Gautam A., Cyber Security, Sonali Publications, New Delhi

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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